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Intelliquilter for APQS Long Arm Machines
Easy to use. Easy to Learn. Get it done right every single time.
There are two computerized systems that will not negate an APQS warranty- Intelliquilter (IQ) and Quilt Path (QP). What is the difference between Quilt Path vs Intelliquilter? Contact us for more about the differences between the two systems.
BasiQ+
Including No Sew Zones!
If needed: $90 install kit for APQS Bliss. If Needed: $90 install kit for hydraulic lift. Prices include shipping, training. Professional installation requires dealer travel fees. Self Installs on APQS machines will not incur travel fees.
ClassiQ
The Legend
If needed: $90 install kit for APQS Bliss. If Needed: $90 install kit for hydraulic lift. Prices include shipping, training. Professional installation requires dealer travel fees. Self Installs on APQS machines will not incur travel fees.
Why Buy From Quilted Joy?
Features of IQ Computerized APQS System
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No Sew Zones
When stitching around applique you can tell IQ to drop in background fillers or crosshatching behind the applique but not to stitch on the applique
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Engage motors With One Button push
One simple button will switch from computerized to manual mode. No clamps to flip.
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FREE Software Updates
We normally get a handful of updates a year to the software all all come included with your purchase. You can see all of the updates that have rolled out each year on the Intelliquilter website.
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Stitch Borders Without Turning a Quilt
Easily stretch and manipulate border designs down the sides of a quilt (even wonky ones!) all without ever turning a quilt! Match up your corners, bottom borders and sides with only a few buttons to push. Continuous borders have never been easier!
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Help Embedded on Every Screen
Thorough and extensive help provided on every screen explaining exactly what every button and setting will do.
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Robust Training & Manual
Your education is vital. When you purchase from Quilted Joy you get access to over 6 hours of HD video instruction complete with downloadable patterns. The lessons are broken down into 10 minute chunks so they can be updated as the software changes. That way your training is always evergreen.
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Preserves Life of Stitch Regulator
IQ moves your longarm at one continuous rate of speed. Because of that there is no need to engage your APQS stitch regulator. By leaving it off you preserve the life of your regulator while also getting perfectly even stitches from your IQ.
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Obstruction Detection Units on Motors
Your motors come with obstruction detection units mounted on them so you can walk away from your machine without worry. These units will bring everything to a halt should the movement of your IQ become impeded in any way. For example, if you have a popped seam and your hopping foot gets caught in the seam, your IQ will stop. Never rip a quilt again!
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Line Pattern/ Point to Point
Click and drag to pull out repeats of a pattern so you can follow the quilt’s seams precisely in your borders even with inconsistencies in the piecing. Training videos on this feature can be found here.
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Computer Tablet Mounted to Machine
There’s no giant computer tower or separate monitor. The entire system runs off a lightweight tablet that mounts to the nose of your machine.
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Belt Free Movement
IQ uses friction wheels to push and pull the machine along the table. No belts needed and no tightening of belts over time required.
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Intuitive Operation
There are many ways to do the same thing and our intuitive menus allow you to fell confident incredibly quickly.
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Integrated Pattern Editing
Easily manipulate patterns using built in editing to copy, repeat, combine, rotate, scale
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Visual Pantograph Layout and Setup
Setting up an all over, edge to edge pantograph couldn’t be simpler. Edit layouts with offset, interlocking, flipping and clipping at borders
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Digitize and Create Your Own Patterns
Record the movement of the machine as a path and stitch out your recording. Or, use the geometric catalog to create your own designs.
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Record Paper Pantographs
Trace over a printed paper pantograph with your machine to record it for stitching. Easily convert all of your existing paper patterns to a digitized file so you can stitch them on your projects.
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Oodles of Training Videos
The IQ community and family of dealers produces mountains of training videos. You can see them over at this website to learn more about specific features of IQ.
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Bliss Track System
$90
Because Bliss moves so easily you will need a bracket for your carriage so you can maintain accuracy while running at very high rates of speed.
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Hydraulic Lift
$90
Depending on the age of your hydraulic lift, it may need to be hung from your table differently so as not to impede the movement of the IQ rollers.
Got Questions?
Ready for a Test Drive?
Angela Huffman is the co-host of Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting PBS show. She is an Blue Ribbon longarm quilter, national APQS Educator, APQS Dealer and a certified APQS tech. She has been longarm quilting for 12+ years and is a recognized expert in the field. As your dealer, Angela guide your longarm adventure and be there to support you in every way.
Call or email Angela Huffman. Or, schedule your test drive below!
If you purchase your IQ from Quilted Joy, you will receive access to over 6 hours of online video instructions along with a package of free digital patterns!
View some of the free tutorial videos available from Quilted Joy.